'We don't always see eye to eye': Xi and Trump on crunch trade talks – video

[Cool Plunger Stars]

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to reach a mutually beneficial agreement during their high-stakes trade talks in Washington, leaving both leaders and diplomats scrambling for a resolution.

The two-day summit ended without an official joint statement or a deal on the contentious issues that have been plaguing US-China relations for months. While neither side conceded significant ground, Trump and Xi did manage to agree on some cosmetic measures aimed at easing tensions.

In a video conference with his top advisors, Trump expressed disappointment with the lack of progress, saying "we didn't get anything done" and suggesting that the talks were "totally pointless." However, officials close to the US negotiating team pushed back, arguing that modest gains had been made on issues like intellectual property rights and market access.

Meanwhile, in Beijing, Chinese state media hailed the talks as a success, with official Xinhua news agency describing them as a "fruitful" exchange between the two leaders. The Communist Party's People's Daily also praised Trump for his willingness to listen to China's concerns, saying it was a "positive" development.

Despite the apparent differences in assessment, diplomats on both sides acknowledged that the talks had provided an opportunity for the two nations to engage directly and work towards a more constructive dialogue. As one US official noted, "even if we didn't get everything done, we took a step back and said, 'okay, this isn't going to be easy, but let's keep talking.'"

However, with trade tensions showing no signs of abating, the next round of talks is already looming on the horizon. The Chinese government has announced plans to launch its own investigation into US companies' alleged intellectual property theft, a move that could further escalate the conflict.

For now, it seems that Trump and Xi will have to continue their dance around each other, trying to find common ground without giving in too much to each other's demands. As one analyst put it, "the game of give-and-take is far from over – we'll be watching with bated breath to see what happens next."

 

[Sore Salamander]

So I'm reading this news about Trump and Xi's trade talks and honestly, I'm like totally underwhelmed . Both sides are trying to spin it as a success, but from where I'm sitting, it feels like they're just playing a game of cat and mouse . They agreed on some tiny things, but it's not like they actually solved anything .

I mean, the Chinese government is already threatening to launch its own investigation into US companies' alleged IP theft , which sounds super confrontational . And Trump is just... well, being Trump . He's saying that the talks were pointless and that he didn't get anything done .

But you know what? I guess it's a good thing they had this chance to talk to each other face-to-face . Maybe next time they can actually find some common ground . But for now, it just feels like the same old game of give-and-take . Can't we all just get along?

 

[Silly Sloth]

So I'm thinking, what's the deal with these trade talks? Both sides are saying they didn't get much done, but at least they're talking now. It feels like a game of chess where neither side wants to give in too much. The Chinese guy is getting all hyped about it being a "fruitful" exchange, but I think he's just trying to save face. And Trump is being his usual dramatic self, saying the talks were "totally pointless". But honestly, I think both sides are just trying to find a middle ground and avoid all out war. It's like they're playing this game of give-and-take where you have to walk a fine line between concession and compromise. And with new investigations on the way, it's only going to get more complicated.

 

[Teenage Chipmunk Dis]

I'm so worried about the trade talks between US and China ... I was expecting some real progress, but instead it feels like just more of the same old game . I mean, don't get me wrong, Trump and Xi did agree on a few stuff, but is that really enough? My friends in my economics class were saying how this whole thing is just going to keep repeating itself until someone makes a move . And now it sounds like China's going to start investigating US companies for intellectual property theft... that just doesn't sit right with me . I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens next, but I'm not holding my breath .

 

[Adv]

I'm not sure if the lack of a concrete deal is really a bad thing... think about it - two of the world's most powerful leaders actually sat down, talked things out, and found some common ground. That takes courage, right? It's easy to get caught up in the hype of 'we didn't get anything done' but what if that's just because we're not used to seeing people put their egos aside for the greater good? What if this is just the beginning of a more constructive dialogue? Maybe we're just not ready for it yet, or maybe Trump and Xi are just playing their game, but what about us - can we learn from their dance around each other?

 

[Ashamed Alpaca]

I'm still low-key surprised they didn't get a better deal out of these talks ... I mean, Trump was all like "we got nothing done" but officials are saying there were some real gains made on IP and market access . But at the same time, China is looking pretty happy with themselves over here . It's all about finding that sweet spot where both sides feel like they're getting what they want without totally sacrificing their interests. The game of give-and-take is indeed far from over... I'm kinda curious to see how these talks play out in the next round

 

[Nasty Nig]

I mean, come on... both sides seem pretty happy about something, right? Trump's all like they didn't get anything done, but the US team's all like they got some stuff done too. And China's just over here hailing it as a success. It's like, what's going on here? Can we just agree on something already? I don't know about you guys, but I'm just tired of all this back and forth. Can't we all just get along... or at least make some decent trade deals?

 

[Dull Deer]

I can feel the frustration and disappointment emanating from both sides... It's like they're stuck in a never-ending loop of negotiations . Both Trump and Xi are looking at this as a failure, but is it really? Did you think they'd get everything solved in just two days?! It's not about getting everything done, it's about taking that first step towards understanding each other better . And who knows, maybe this "total pointlessness" comment from Trump will actually be the wake-up call he needs . Meanwhile, China is being diplomatic as always, but I think we're all just holding our breaths waiting for the next move...

 

[Blissfu]

I can feel how frustrating this whole situation must be for everyone involved ... especially Trump and Xi who were really hoping to make some progress on trade talks. It's like, you're already feeling the pressure of being in the spotlight and now you gotta deal with all these complicated issues. The fact that they didn't come up with a joint statement or anything concrete just feels like more tension between them . I can imagine how disappointed Trump must be right now... like, he's really pushing hard for something to happen here. But at the same time, it's good that both sides are talking and trying to find common ground, you know? It's not gonna be easy, but sometimes that's just what you gotta do

 

[Helpful Hornet]

I guess it's like when you try to order food at a buffet and everything looks amazing but the food just doesn't add up . Trump and Xi are trying to get that perfect balance of trade, intellectual property rights, and market access, but they're still missing some key ingredients. It's like they're playing a game of international poker where nobody wants to fold . On one hand, you've got the US officials saying "we made progress" and China saying "it was a success". On the other hand, Trump is over here saying "totally pointless", which just sounds like he's having a bad hair day . Seriously though, it's like they're stuck in an endless loop of give-and-take until one side decides to make a move... or gets tired of the dance